Basic
$23 – $30 per sq ft
White glazed ceramic 3x6 in. wall tile, straight lay over cement board with moisture barrier, caulked at the tub
How Much Does Install Bathtub Tile Cost in Chicago, Illinois?
Install Bathtub Tile: national installed price range, materials and labor breakdown, and local pricing by ZIP code.
Install Bathtub Tile in Chicago, Illinois typically costs $27 to $35 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Install Bathtub Tile in Chicago, Illinois
$27 – $35
per sq ftPrices in Chicago are 19.0% higher than the national average for install bathtub tile.
National average: $24 – $31 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$27 – $35 per sq ft
Glazed ceramic 3x12 in. tile in a solid color, brick lay, waterproofed backer, PVC edge trim, caulked at the tub
Premium
$34 – $44 per sq ft
Larger 4x12 in. glossy handmade-look ceramic tile over a waterproofing membrane, metal edge trim, stain-resistant grout, caulked
Cost Breakdown in Chicago
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $12 – $15 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $11 – $14 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $3.02 – $3.84 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $2.01 – $2.56 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Chicago local market conditions.
Install Bathtub Tile photo examples
Black glossy tile bathroom with a white clawfoot tub and checkerboard floor
Photo: Gürkan Sengün · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Source
Find a pro to do thisTub surrounded by cream-colored square wall tile in an older bathroom
Photo: Alf van Beem · CC0 · Source
Find a pro to do thisWhite subway tile covering the walls around an empty bathtub alcove
Photo: juhansonin · CC BY 2.0 · Source
Find a pro to do thisBlue and gray glazed tile around a built-in tub in a bathroom with a window
Photo: andrechinn · CC BY 2.0 · Source
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Design styles
See how install bathtub tile looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
Chicago style: Greystone traditional and industrial loft
Chicago's housing stock sets the style: greystones and two-flats call for traditional millwork, while converted lofts in Bucktown and the West Loop call for exposed brick, steel and open plan. Prairie School detail and mid-century bungalows are the third reference.
Photos of the styles Chicago draws from.
Built fromMid-Century Modern
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Angela Rennie Design · Profile
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Jennifer Taylor Design · Profile
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Jo Lyle & Co. · Profile
Traditional bathroom: Modern Glamour Bath
Photo: Kaelyn Schmidt Design
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Studio Catherine Rose · Profile
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Studio Palindrome · Profile
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Studio Steidley · Profile
Traditional kitchen: Kitchen 2
Photo: David Heide Design Studio · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Debra Butler Design Studio · Profile
Cost Factors in Chicago, Illinois
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($10.87-$13.73 per square foot)
- Labor ($8.22-$10.79 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($2.82-$3.59 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($1.88-$2.39 per square foot)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs7.0% above avg
Labor costs30.0% above avg
Labor costs in Chicago run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How we price this
BuildX Pro researches and reviews the national price range for Install Bathtub Tile, then adjusts it to your ZIP code for local labor and material costs using the public data below. Last checked Sep 2026.
- Construction wages by metro and rural area, used for the labor adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- Regional price parities for goods, used for the materials adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024
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